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Overview |
MLC | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | New Ulm, MN | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 860 | 2,357 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #537 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mlc-wels.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
MLC | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $17,770 | $34,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,770 | $34,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,280 | $12,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,072 | $22,242 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,222 | $25,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MLC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 218 | 3,498 | ||
| Admitted | 180 | 2,914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.6% | 83.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 83.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1078/1256 | 1035/1260 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
MLC | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MLC | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,000 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $239 | $279 |
Diversity |
MLC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 93% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
MLC | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 11% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 12% | ||
Campus |
MLC | Otterbein University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Otterbein University is larger than than MLC based on total student enrollment (2,357 students vs. 860 students)
MLC vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MLC or Otterbein University?
- Otterbein University is 93.7% more expensive to attend than MLC for in-state tuition ($34,424.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.7% higher at Otterbein University than Martin Luther College ($34,424.00 vs. $17,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Luther College than Otterbein University ($21,072 vs. $22,242)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Luther College are 78.1% lower than costs at Otterbein University ($7,280 vs. $12,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Martin Luther College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Otterbein University students is 210.6% larger than aid received Martin Luther College ($25,535 vs. $8,222)
MLC vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MLC or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or MLC .
- The average SAT score at Martin Luther College (1145) is 25 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming MLC students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at MLC (3.56)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.3%) than MLC (82.6%)
MLC vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MLC or Otterbein University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Otterbein University and MLC.
- The graduation rate at MLC is higher than Otterbein University (73% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Otterbein University earn on average $6,800 more per year than MLC graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $38,000)
- Martin Luther College students graduate with a $3,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Otterbein University graduates. ($23,125 vs. $27,000)
- MLC graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than Otterbein University graduates. ($239 vs. $279)
- More MLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Otterbein University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/